Guidance Department
Members of staff: Mr. G.Paris- Principal Teacher, Mrs D Wheeler - Principal Teacher,Mr. D. Smith, Principal Teacher, Mrs. C. Grierson - Principal Teacher
Philosophy
The Guidance department is committed to achieving for students the best possible arrangements for learning within the school system and to ensure that the school experience supports the development of the individual through the concept of lifelong learning
The department takes account of changing circumstances, new initiatives and, in particular, the major drive to raise standards and help students maximise learning opportunities.
Each pupil will have entitlement to high quality guidance appropriate to each stage of his/her learning while at school.
To achieve this aim with consistency the Guidance Team will:
Maximise learning by ensuring that pupils make the best progress possible as they move through the school system so they can attain the best performance of which they are capable.
Manage the learning environment for pupils by ensuring that pupils are supported in a safe, non-threatening environment where they have the confidence to learn effectively.
Remove by identifying issues relating to family life and the community which impact on pupils’ ability to fully engage with the learning process. Guidance Staff will have responsibility for contact with parents and partner agencies in order to ensure effective support strategies are in place.
Develop a culture of personal responsibility by ensuring that pupils have increasing opportunities to take responsibility for their own personal development and learning. The prime context for this aspect of guidance is the broadly based personal learning plans which will include personal, vocational and curricular target setting, as well as the recording and celebration of achievement.
Help pupils to prepare for Post School Opportunities
Guidance/School Policies
The following are links to the school's, and the Guidance department policies on various matters:
Looked After and Accomodated Children
Staged Intervention Procedures
General Policies and Procedures
Transfer from Primary to Secondary School
Strategies to support attainment and behaviour
Course
The following are links to the course outlines for the various stages of Social Education:
Accommodation
The Guidance Team are organised into four vertical Houses, operating from a dedicated Guidance Base with administrative support.
Private interview facilities are also available.
Homework
Homework will be issued as and when deemed appropriate. It will take the form of reading, written work or investigation and will relate to the current topic.
Website Links
www.healthyliving.gov.uk www.ltscotland.com
www.healthy-respect.com www.determinedtosucceed.co.uk
www.careersscotland www.careers-scotland.org.uk
www.planitplus.net www.ukcoursefinder.com
www.courses-careeers.com www.ceg.org.uk/general/UCAS+personal+Statement.htm
www.ngflscotland.gov.uk/nq www.essaybank.co.uk/UCAS_Personal_Statement/index.html
www.netdoctor.co.uk www.chalkface.co.uk
